Family Departures: We have scheduled family adventures which are specially designed so parents, children and grandparents can enjoy the wonders of the Botswana in a manner that best meets families' needs. For family adventures, please see Family Botswana.

Custom Departures: Customized private departures can be arranged for this destination. Please contact us for more information and we'd be happy to assist you.

Pricing

Dates & Pricing Notes
Prices are per person based on double occupancy and are given in US Dollars. Dates for 2016 are tentative and will be allocated to guests on a first-come, first-served basis. 2016 fees may change slightly. Guests who reserve their space prior to final pricing confirmation will receive the lowest rate within the range offered.

Location of Adventure

Botswana, Southern Africa

Group Size Limit

Approximately 7 Travelers
A very important feature of our Botswana safari is the small group size, as African safaris are best experienced with fewer travelers in order to enhance intimate encounters with wildlife and nature.

Our Specialized 4x4 Land Rovers and Land Cruisers

An essential element of this safari is our use of a specialized vehicle, allowing for the unmatched wildlife viewing opportunities promised by Natural Habitat Adventures. We will use an open 4x4 Land Cruiser, with a unique suspension system and an open-top, open-sided, tiered seating arrangement, specially-designed to maximize wildlife viewing opportunities and comfort.

The vehicle has nine cushioned passenger seats, one in front next to the driver, followed by two rows of three seats each and a row of two seats at the back, though we limit our capacity to just seven travelers in the vehicle. There is a mini-fridge stocked with cold drinks and a small library with reference books and field guides. This custom-built vehicle sports front bull bars and runner boards, as well as a full recovery kit, including spare tires and a high lift jack. Vehicles are updated or replaced regularly and meticulously maintained to provide our guests with an unmatched safari experience.

Our Private Leaders

Included

Internal scheduled light aircraft flights, accommodations, airport transfers on Day 1 and final day, all meals from dinner on Day 1 to breakfast on final day, non-alcoholic drinks at camps and in vehicles, house alcoholic beverages in camps, laundry in camps, services of NHA Expedition Leader, local guides and lodge staff, some gratuities, all permits, entrance fees and taxes.

Physical Requirements

Easy
There is no strenuous activity involved during this safari, though a safari vehicle frequently offers a bumpy ride. Wildlife drives often involve long hours of sitting and sometimes bouncing around. While we don't consider this strenuous, it can be uncomfortable and pose a particular type of physical demand on the body. All travelers must be able to climb into and out of the raised 4x4 trucks that we use for safari vehicles. They must also be able to walk to and from the vehicle to our camp accommodations, which sometimes involves walking over uneven ground or on boardwalks. Additionally, while any short walks are considered optional, you will get the most out of your safari experience if you can walk a mile or two over uneven ground without assistance. We recommend that all travelers have an adventurous spirit, as they will often enjoy the closest animal encounters.

Important Information About This Trip

We have designed this trip for those guests whose African dreams include the most remote wildlife experience available in comfortable bush accommodations. On these trips changes to the itinerary may occur in order to take advantage of conditions unique to the season. Depending upon availability, itineraries may run in a different order.

Mandatory Insurance

Since the areas we travel to on this trip are remote and wild (that's why we go there!), we require medical evacuation insurance for our guests' safety. If you decline the medical evacuation insurance coverage offered by Natural Habitat, we request that you send us documentation of the independent coverage you have selected. We will add the cost of a medical evacuation policy to your tour invoice until you provide our office with proof of coverage including your insurance company's name, contact number and your individual policy number. Thank you for understanding that our policy exists exclusively in the interest of our guests' safety.

Getting There & Getting Home

You must arrive in Maun, Botswana by 1:30 pm on Day 1 and you may depart Livingstone, Zambia anytime after 1 pm on the final day. We can best serve you if our Natural Habitat Adventures Travel Desk makes your reservations, as our staff is intimately familiar with the special requirements of these programs and can arrange the most efficient travel. Please call us at 1-800-543-8917. Note that while we offer you the best possible rates available to us on airfare and additional nights' accommodations, you may find special web rates or better fares online.